Addenda, Queen Elizabeth - Volume 27: February 1582

Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda 1580-1625. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1872.

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'Addenda, Queen Elizabeth - Volume 27: February 1582', in Calendar of State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth, Addenda 1580-1625, (London, 1872) pp. 52. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/domestic/edw-eliz/addenda/1580-1625/p52 [accessed 18 April 2024]

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February 1582

Feb. 6/16.
Paris.
58. R. Russell to Sec. Walsingham. I had many times performed my promise in certifying intelligences had your man come as appointed, but having no safe opportunity to convey them, would not, by hazarding rashly, commit an inexcusable error. Pray delay your dislike until you know the cause of absenting my letters. As the time for my return is near, if you would speak to my Lord Ambassador to give me the credit of Her Majesty's packet, I will discharge that trust speedily and secretly. The liberality may be great to a poor student; having no other gage to pledge, I will bind myself and my service to you during life. [¾ page.]